This is a Power Point about the kangaroo. Its description, the different species, special features, abilities and some videos supporting the presentation.

1. Kangaroos
are
mammals and they
are also the biggest
of all marsupials (up
to 2 metres tall).
They can weight up
to
90
kilograms.
They
have
two
strong hind legs, two
front legs and a long
strong tail that they
use for balance.
Front legs
Long
strong
tail
Hind legs
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The Antilopine Kangaroo is from
the north of Australia.
The red Kangaroo is the largest
of all kangaroos. They live in
deserts and grasslands. They are
appreciated for their skin and
meat.
The Western grey Kangaroo is a
large and common kangaroo in the
south of Australia.
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The Eastern grey Kangaroo is the
heaviest marsupial in the world.
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3. Habitat: forests, woodlands, grassy plains and savannas.
Food: grass and leaves. They are herbivores. They need
very little water.
Countries:
Australia,
Tasmania,
New
Guinea and surrounding islands .
Lifespan (period of existence): 6
to 8 years in the wild.
Offspring: Kangaroos have one
joey at a time. They live in their
female’s pouch almost for a year.
They are just the size of a grape
when they are born.

4. ABILITIES
•They can’t walk backwards.
•They can jump very high, sometimes three times their
own height.
•They can swim.
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•They can hop on its powerful hind legs.
•They can walk on four legs.
•They have excellent hearing. They swivel their ears in all
directions to pick up sounds.
•They have good eyesight when the object is moving.
•They live in a group called :
a mob or a troop